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Socrates' Toxic Ties: Stoic Lessons For Relationships

Name: Socrates' Toxic Ties: Stoic Lessons For Relationships
Uploaded: 2025-06-18T12:50:18.638Z
Duration: 11 min 24 s
Channel: Jon Brooks
Description: What was Socrates’ relationship with his infamous wife, Xanthippe, really like? Was she an abusive partner, or simply misunderstood within the context of ancient Athenian culture? In this fascinating discussion, I dive deep into Socrates’ domestic life with philosopher and author Donald Robertson.

by Jon Brooks

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What was Socrates’ relationship with his infamous wife, Xanthippe, really like? Was she an abusive partner, or simply misunderstood within the context of ancient Athenian culture? In this fascinating discussion, I dive deep into Socrates’ domestic life with philosopher and author Donald Robertson.

Stoicism Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Cross Cultural Psychopathology Historical Relationships Emotional Resilience Ancient Cultures

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